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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.66, 761.10 and 160.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.66, 761.10 and 160.80 is: 241.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.66 : 761.10 = 160.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.66/761.10 = 160.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.66x = 761.10 × 160.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.66x = 122,384.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,384.88/507.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.08

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